NHL-Flyers sign Simmonds to multi-year contract

August 16, 2012|Reuters

Aug 16 (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Flyers rewarded WayneSimmonds with a multi-year contract extension after the Canadianforward enjoyed a breakout campaign during the 2011-12 season,the National Hockey League team said on Thursday.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Simmonds, acquired last year as part of a trade that sentPhiladelphia captain Mike Richards to the eventual Stanley Cupchampion Los Angeles Kings, set career highs for both goals (28)and points (49) last season.